JC BASKETBALL: Chaps edge Lee College

From staff reports

Published 5:16 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2013

PLANO -- Demetric Austin scored 23 points and Herve Aholade scored 13 to lead the Midland College men’s basketball team to a 69-66 victory against Lee College at Collin County Community College in Plano on Saturday.

The Chaps led 41-36 at halftime and then held off Lee for the victory. LeBrent Walker added nine points and Kevin Thomas scored eight.

MC coach Jordan Dreiling said he was also pleased with the play of freshman point guard Darren Williams, who had seven points and seven assists.

“This was a good win for us,” Dreiling said. “I thought the guys just stayed together and they really played hard. It was a hard-fought game. (Williams) took care of the ball really well, and I was really pleased with his effort and leadership. Really it was a good team win.”

Midland College (2-0) will take on Trinity Valley at noon today at Collin County Community College.